Secondary financing for self-storage properties

Secondary financing is an attractive alternative to refinancing as it provides access to property equity that can be used to purchase another asset or renovate/repair an existing property.

Strong operational history, property quality and location, as well as the borrower’s expertise as an operator and net worth are key considerations for this type of financing. That said, secondary financing is not common but can be considered in the right circumstances.

Speak to one of our empowered advisors to assess options and determine the best course of action for finding and securing a smart-risk mortgage.

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The loan purpose is to refinance an existing mortgage and provide equity take out for capital improvements and construct a new multi-family property.

$3.5 Million
12 units
Montreal, Quebec

• CMHC insured first mortgage loan
• 5 year term, 50 years amortization
• LTV: 63.59%

Purpose of the loan is to refinance an existing construction mortgage.

$1.6 Million
8 units
Edmonton, Alberta

• CMHC insured first mortgage loan
• 10 year term, 50 years amortization
• LTV: 82.38%

The loan purpose is to refinance an existing construction mortgage.

$12.4 Million
24 units
Campbell River, British Columbia

CMHC insured MLI Select - 100 Points (Energy Efficiency) first mortgage loan
10 year term, 50 years amortization
LTV: 68.47%

To refinance an existing construction mortgage.

$15.4 Million
60 units
Halifax, Nova Scotia

CMHC insured first mortgage loan
10 year term, 50 years amortization
LTV: 87%

To refinance an existing mortgage and pay down another existing credit facility secured by multiple assets.

$7.4 Million
30 units
Iqualit, Nunavut

CMHC first mortgage loan
5 year term,
40 years amortization
LTV: 75%
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To refinance an existing mortgage and provide equity take out for capital improvements.

$ 5 Million
14 units
Montreal, Quebec

CMHC insured first mortgage loan
5 year term,
50 years amortization
LTV: 80.65%
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To provide financing to purchase a low-rise multi-family building.

$10.4 Million
96 units
Miramichi, New Brunswick

CMHC insured first mortgage loan
5 year term,
40 years amortization
LTV: 95%
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To refinance the property.

$5.1 Million
17,488 sq. ft.
Oakville, Ontario

Conventional first mortgage
5 years term, 25 years amortization
LTV: 66%

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Standard financing

First National’s standard financing programs are favoured by borrowers who look to acquire a new property or refinance an existing building. Loan terms typically range from three to five years, have a fixed interest rate, and are closed to prepayment for the term’s duration.

Bridge financing

First National’s bridge loan terms typically range from three months to three years, include floating interest rates and allow some form of early prepayment. Borrowers choose this solution until standard financing is secured or while they contemplate a property sale or a change in ownership structure or to buy time to complete an operational improvement.

Asset repositioning

First National enables owners to access a property’s equity for a short term, typically two years or less, to fund capital improvements or repairs without the need to raise capital from personal sources or less flexible, higher-cost alternatives.

Development / Construction

A First National construction loan provides funds to cover the cost of building or rehabilitating a property with terms typically of three years or less.